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Colitis
**Colitis can be tied to food sensitivities, and different foods may affect people differently, so the below are food recommendations that work for most, but listen to your own body, keep a food journal and pay attention to the foods that cause a reaction.

FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
  • Fruits: Anything poached or canned;  Applesauce, avocado, cantaloupe, honeydew, and raw ripe bananas
  • Vegetables:  Asparagus tips, beets, carrots, cucumber, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, okra, onions, mushrooms, parsnips, peas,  potato (peeled), red/green peppers, spinach, sweet potato (peeled), squash, turnips, zucchini
  • Eggs, fish (especially salmon), poultry, and lean meat
  • Whole grains: Millet has been shown to be especially helpful and  1 study showed promise where participants took 1/2 Tablespoon unprocessed bran and 1/2 Tablespoon wheat germ with fluids daily.  
  • Yogurt, oatmeal
  • Rosemary, turmeric
  • Plenty of fluids

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
  • Fats, oils, high sugar foods, dairy, fatty meats and caffeine​
  • Cruciferous vegetables: arugula, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens
  • Seeds, nuts, popcorn, beans & peas
  • Alcohol and soda
  • Large amounts of black pepper
  • Could be related to unrecognized food allergies or sensitivities.  Try an ELIMINATION DIET.

ESSENTIAL OILS 
  • Anise, clove (if bacterial), helichrysum (if viral), peppermint, tarragon, thyme (if infection).  Use by diffusing, rubbing on stomach and/or lower back, bottom of feet, full body massage.

HERBAL
  • Fenugreek, golden seal, marshmallow, peppermint, rosemary (food amounts, not supplements), slippery elm, turmeric
  • Chamomile Tea (3 times daily between meals)
  • Wood Avens Tea, Bur Marigold Tea and/or Calendula Tea

NATURAL
  • Redmond Clay: This is a bentonite clay that may help clean fecal matter out of colon pockets - take 1 teaspoon in 6-8 ounces of water daily (if you can stomach drinking gray water; if not, buy homemade capsules and swallow the clay that way with 6-8 ounces of water to wash it down).  Take at least 2 hours before or after taking other medications, as it could bind to them and reduce their effectiveness.  Take for no longer than 1 month without a break.
  • Try a tea made from peppermint leaves, fennel seeds, & caraway seeds (1-3 times daily)
  • Juice any of the following and drink daily: Carrots, coconut, pear
  • Stress reduction - try yoga and meditation
  • Fasting can also be helpful
  • Eat 3 bananas followed by the contents of 1 cardamom pod daily

YOGA / MEDITATION THERAPY
  • Yoga For Anxiety and Stress (27 minutes - Yoga With Adriene)
  • Yoga for Anxiety (16 minutes - Yoga With Adriene) 
  • Relax & Restore Yoga (10 minutes - Sadie Nardini- BeFit Yoga)
  • Meditation for Anxiety (14 minutes - Yoga With Adriene)
  • Instant Stress & Anxiety Releasing Yoga Meditation (4 minutes - sadienardini)

SUPPLEMENTS
  • Amino Acids: Try 3 grams of Glycine daily
  • Evening Primrose Oil: 3,000-6,000 mg daily
  • Peppermint Oil: 1-2 capsules 3 times daily between meals (take enteric-coated capsules with 0.2 ml of oil each; start at lower dose and increase if necessary).
  • Probiotics
  • Vitamin A: 25,000 IU daily for 2 months, then 15,000 IU daily (pregnant women should not exceed 5,000 IU daily).
  • Vitamin C: Up to 10,000 mg daily (reduce if causes diarrhea)
  • Zinc/ Copper: 50mg zinc up to 3 times daily (add 2 mg copper daily if using zinc longer than 1 month).

MIND-BODY CONNECTION​​
  • Can represent feelings of having excessively demanding parents or feelings of oppression/defeat.

FOOD MEDICINE 
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.
Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian

BEVERAGES

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BananaSauce Smoothie (GF VG VT)
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Golden Milk (LC GF VG VT)
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie (GF VT)

MAINS

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Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce (LC GF KT)
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Breaded Rosemary Chicken/Turkey (LC)
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Chicken Marsala (LC)
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Egg Drop Soup (LC GF VT)
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Green Chili Soup (LC VG VT)
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Lemon Chicken (LC GF KT)
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Salmon with Avocado Salsa (LC GF)
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Turkey Mushroom Saute (LC GF KT)
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Veggie Omelet (LC GF KT VT)
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Balsamic Glazed Chicken (LC GF KT)
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Breakfast Burrito (LC VT)
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Chicken Dumpling Soup (LC)
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Garlic Chicken (LC KT)
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Healthy Scrambled Eggs (LC GF KT VT)
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MahiMahi with Cucumber-Dill Sauce (LC GF)
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Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce (LC GF)
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Vegan Mac & Cheese (LC VG VT)
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Beef Bone Broth (LC GF)
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Chicken Bone Broth (LC GF)
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Crispy Potato-Crusted Fish (LC GF)
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Garlic Soup (LC GF VG VT)
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Japanese Onion Soup (LC GF VG VT)
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Mushroom Toast (LC GF VG VT)
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Surprise Mac & Cheese (LC VT)
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Vegetable Broth (LC GF VG VT)

SIDES

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Avocado Cilantro-Lime Rice (LC GF VG VT)
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Butternut Squash Risotto (GF VG VT)
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Farro (VG VT)
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Mushroom Risotto (GF VG VT)
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Roasted Carrots (LC GF VG VT)
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Roasted Onions (LC GF VG VT)
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Roasted Zucchini (LC GF VG VT KT)
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Best Baked Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)
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Deviled Eggs (LC GF KT VT)
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Glazed Carrots (LC GF VG VT)
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Roasted Asparagus (LC GF VG VT KT)
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Roasted Chipotle Sweet Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)
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Roasted Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)
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Rosemary Red Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)
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Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger (LC GF VG VT)
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Double Mashed Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)
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Guacamole (GF KT VG VT)
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Roasted Butternut Squash (LC GF VG VT)
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Roasted Green Beans (LC GF VG VT)
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)
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Veggie Risotto (GF VG VT)
*I am not a doctor.  The information on this platform is not a claim to treat, cure, prevent or diagnose any illness.  These remedies are intended to aid the healing process within your body (in correlation with existing traditional treatments).  Please talk to your family doctor before trying any natural remedies (especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on prescription medication).  
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